Page 6 - Ivan Wasserman News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Joseph Simons, an antitrust lawyer who has led the FTC since May 2018, is stepping down from his post effective Jan. 29. Simons made the announcement Tuesday, on the eve of the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States: Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Biden designated Rebecca Kelly Slaughter as the FTC's acting chair, the agency announced Thursday. Slaughter has served as an FTC commissioner since 2018 and previously served as chief counsel to Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, a Democrat who is now Senate Majority Leader.  With Simons’ pending exit from FTC, and recent revelations in ...

As FTC turnover begins industry expects greater focus on consumer protection Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons announced his resignation yesterday, which begins the process of filling slots at the commission with Biden Administration appointees. A reformed FTC is likely to take a stronger line on consumer protection, industry observers say. Simons’ resignation will take effect on Jan. 29, at which time eight senior staff members will leave as well.  Also leaving the panel will be commissioner Rohit Chopra, whom the Biden Administration reportedly ...

Company with ‘naturals’ as part of name agrees to qualify its marketing Supplement manufacturer Zarbee’s Naturals has been advised to qualify some of its claims in a National Advertising Division case that bears on the question of what is meant by the term ‘natural.’ Zarbee’s manufactures supplements primarily aimed at immune support that include ingredients such as honey and elderberry. In addition the company offers sleep support products based on melatonin as well as a multivitamin line. Zarbee’s claims were challenged by competitor Procter & Gambl...